1963 Chicago Bears Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 11-1-2
Finishing 1st in the NFL's West Division
Postseason: 1-0 Won Championship
Coach: George Halas (11-1-2)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
1963 Chicago Bears Roster
The Chicago Bears of the National Football League ended the 1963 season with a record of 11 wins and 1 losses and 2 ties, finishing first in the NFL's West Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-0.
The defense proved to be a force, as the Bears led the league with just 144 points allowed. Chicago scored 301 points. Billy Wade tossed for 2,301 yards. Mike Ditka topped all receivers, hauling in 59 balls for 794 yards, while Johnny Morris was targeted regularly, too.
Joe Marconi rushed for a team-leading 446 yards, and Ronnie Bull also contributed to the rushing attack.
The opportunistic defense pounced on 54 turnovers, topping in the league. Rosey Taylor picked off 9 opponent throws.
George Halas coached the team. The 1963 Chicago Bears won the Championship.
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Regular Season Points For: 301
Regular Season Points Against: 144
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 1963 | Chicago Bears 10 at Green Bay Packers 3 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 22, 1963 | Chicago Bears 28 at Minnesota Vikings 7 | W | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| September 29, 1963 | Chicago Bears 37 at Detroit Lions 21 | W | 0-0-0 | 3-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| October 6, 1963 | Baltimore Colts 3 at Chicago Bears 10 | W | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| October 13, 1963 | Chicago Bears 52 at Los Angeles Rams 14 | W | 1-0-0 | 4-0-0 | 5-0-0 | ||
| October 20, 1963 | Chicago Bears 14 at San Francisco 49ers 20 | L | 1-0-0 | 4-1-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| October 27, 1963 | Philadelphia Eagles 7 at Chicago Bears 16 | W | 2-0-0 | 4-1-0 | 6-1-0 | ||
| November 3, 1963 | Chicago Bears 17 at Baltimore Colts 7 | W | 2-0-0 | 5-1-0 | 7-1-0 | ||
| November 10, 1963 | Los Angeles Rams 0 at Chicago Bears 6 | W | 3-0-0 | 5-1-0 | 8-1-0 | ||
| November 17, 1963 | Green Bay Packers 7 at Chicago Bears 26 | W | 4-0-0 | 5-1-0 | 9-1-0 | ||
| November 24, 1963 | Chicago Bears 17 at Pittsburgh Steelers 17 | T | 4-0-0 | 5-1-1 | 9-1-1 | ||
| December 1, 1963 | Minnesota Vikings 17 at Chicago Bears 17 | T | 4-0-1 | 5-1-1 | 9-1-2 | ||
| December 8, 1963 | San Francisco 49ers 7 at Chicago Bears 27 | W | 5-0-1 | 5-1-1 | 10-1-2 | ||
| December 15, 1963 | Detroit Lions 14 at Chicago Bears 24 | W | 6-0-1 | 5-1-1 | 11-1-2 | ||
| December 29, 1963 | New York Giants 10 at Chicago Bears 14 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | NFL Championship |
